User manual SONY DCR-DVD200

[. . . ] Introduction 2 DVD Handycam TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK CAMCORDERS: AN INTRODUCTION CAMCORDERS: AN INTRODUCTION Sony led the way in video camcorders. The first consumer cassette camcorder was developed by Sony. And in 1985, Sony's compact, lightweight 8mm Handycam® camcorders expanded the world of home video by making memories easy to shoot, play, and share anytime, anywhere. Sony also led the way in digital technology. [. . . ] By creating a Playlist, you can rearrange your recorded scenes, cut and divide scenes, and create the playback order that tells your story in the most effective way. Insert a movie Cut a movie Divide a movie DVD Handycam TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK DVD HANDYCAM EDITING Transferring Recordings to a PC There are two ways to use your PC to view and edit DVD Handycam camcorder movies and still images. After you finalize your DVD-R or DVD-RW disc, you can insert the disc directly into the DVD drive of a PC for editing and playback. If your disc is not finalized, you must use the supplied ImageMixer software whether you insert the disc into your PC's DVD drive or transmit data between a DVD Handycam camcorder and a PC via USB-2 connector. Once recordings have been transferred to your PC, you can perform creative movie editing and also duplicate your discs. B Creating an Original DVD After recorded images have been transferred to a PC, they can be edited using supplied ImageMixer software (vers. You can then create a new original DVD containing your edited recording. B Duplicating a DVD Connecting a DVD Handycam camcorder to a PC allows you to create a new DVD disc even if your PC has no DVD burner. B High-Speed USB Transmission DVD Handycam camcorders adopt USB 2. 0 as a connection interface. At maximum transmission rate of 22. 16 Mbps*, you can transfer a large amount of data quickly and smoothly. * Your PC must also support USB 2. 0 (high-speed USB) in order to transfer at a rate of 22. 16 Mbps. Maximum transmission speed will vary depending on the PC model you are using. 10 20 DVD Handycam (When USB 2. 0 is used) 22. 16Mbps 7~8Mbps When USB 1. 1 is used 22. 16Mbps DVD Handycam TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK 17 FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) 18 Questions about Recording Q How long will my DVD Handycam record?A Up to two hours on a double-sided DVD disc. Q If a disc is initialized, does freememory recording capacity decrease?A Capacity may decrease a small amount, but there is very little reduction in recording time. Questions about Playback Q Can my DVD Handycam camcorder play back commercially recorded DVD movies or videos?Sony DVD Handycam models are designed for DVD-R (record once) and DVD-RW (record and rewrite) discs. They can't be used to play back commercial DVD recordings. Q What recording modes can I use?A You can use either LP (long play), SP (standard play), or HQ (high quality) recording mode. You can also switch modes during operation. Questions about Finalizing Discs Q What is finalizing?A Finalizing is the process that allows a DVD disc to be played back on other equipment. Q Can Sony DVD Handycam camcorders play back commercially recorded 8cm DVDRAM discs?A No. Q Can multi-session recording be performed -- that is, recording additional information after a disc has been finalized?A No; it must be finalized by the DVD Handycam camcorder. Q If a finalized disc is copied on a PC using DVD ImageMixer software, is the copy also finalized?A Yes, automatically. Q Can a disc recorded on a DVD Handycam camcorder be played back on DVD players in any region?Discs recorded on DVD Handycam camcorders have regioncode "All" -- so they can be played back on DVD players anywhere in the world. Questions about Media Q What media is recommended?A Sony 3-1/8" (8cm) DVD-R discs (DMR30, DMR60) or Sony 3-1/8" DVD-RW (DMW30, DMW60) discs are recommended. Q Can discs which have not been finalized be copied on a PC by ImageMixer software?A Yes, but movie scenes and still images are copied one by one. To copy the entire disc, the disc must be finalized. Q Can a 3-1/8" DVD-RAM disc be recorded or played back on a DVD Handycam camcorder?A No. Q Can a DVD disc recorded on a PC be played back on a DVD Handycam camcorder? [. . . ] DVD-R discs to not need to be initialized. The DVD Handycam camcorder system provides an "initializing" prompt each time a new DVD-RW disc is inserted. 20 DVD Handycam TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK GLOSSARY Laser The DVD Handycam recording system uses a shortwavelength red semiconductor laser device to record data. This device passes current to a semiconductor and emits a strong beam of light. Gallium arsenic is used to generate the short-wavelength red laser beam that reads digital data on a DVD disc. Object Lens This lens performs two tasks: first, focusing the laser onto the disc surface; second, collecting the reflected laser light and concentrating it on the photodiode detector. [. . . ]